43 Percent of Men Have a Secret

By
Meagan Morris

Jan 22, 2013

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File this under info we're not sure we wanted to know: A worldwide survey of 100,000 people found that 43 percent of men and 33 percent of women are keeping a major secret from their significant others. The researchers behind the project didn't define what makes a "major secret," unfortch.

Frankly, the term "major" is relative—it could mean everything from blowing too much cash when he's out with the boys to a secret porn habit to, um, cheating. But really, it could be anything.

The results weren't all possible freak-out causers, though: 48 percent of the guys polled said they believe it love at first sight, compared with only 28 percent of women. Forty-four percent of guys also said they want their partners to be more romantic. Aww.

But, back to the important stuff: The secrets.

While it's not possible to make your guy spill his secrets, you should pay attention to other signs that he's keeping something from you. If all else fails, just ask him what's up—he might 'fess up if you catch him off guard.